Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 842 — Relating to sexual assault forensic evidence.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Requires hospital with emergency department to perform sexual assault medical assessment, and collect sexual assault forensic evidence kit, upon request by victim. Requires hospital to have protocol to ensure that law enforcement agency is notified within seven days of collection of kit and that kits are stored for at least 60 days after collection.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Judiciary.

  3. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 84 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (84)

84 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 842 do?
Requires hospital with emergency department to perform sexual assault medical assessment, and collect sexual assault forensic evidence kit, upon request by victim. Requires hospital to have protocol to ensure that law enforcement agency is notified within seven days of collection of kit and that kits are stored for at least 60 days after collection.
Who sponsors SB 842?
SB 842 is sponsored by Kathleen Taylor (Democrat), Carla Piluso, Ron Noble, Sara Gelser, Tim Knopp, and Jeff Barker.
What is the current status of SB 842?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 842?
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